The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-02-10


during the Winter Old soldiers from the
North are scattered all through that part of
Texas and are looking starvation squarely in
the face.
VIM. II. Replogle, Co. Z, 18th Ind, Ora, Ind,
says that he was one Of the charter members of
Elmer Post, GAR, at Elkhart, Ind. He re-
moved to Ora. Stark Co., and bought some hotel
property and had nearly paid for it, but on the
morning of Jan. 6 il took fire and was entirely
consumed, with all his furniture and clothing,
and he is left absolutely destitute He is al
most dependent on charity, having poor health
and receiving but very small pension.
Mrs. L. T.. Moon, Mason, Mimi, mentions
the cases of two disabled and destitute soldiers
who are unable TO work. and their families are
suffering for food and clothing She thinks it
is very hard that men who lost their health in
the service of their country should now be COM
PEELED to endure so much suffering.
Wesley Krysher. Co. G, 39thIowa, Cleveland,
Tenn, says that the GAR. Post of that place
is in great need Of funds, and is getting up q
fair to help raise the wind. He says he has
made rocking from pieces OF wood cut on
a number of battlefelds, in which there are sew
eral bullets. He proposes to put up this chair
at ten cents vote, and invites the GAR. COM
rades to "chip in" as all the money raised
will be devoted to the fund to the relief of
needy comrades and their widows and orphans,
Information Asked and Given.
Joseph Porter, Rome, N. Y, asks for informa-
ton concerning VIM. A. Farrell, who enlisted
at Utica, y. V, in 1547 for the Mexican war,
and died near Monterey, Mexico. The writer
would like to know to what company and regi-
ment he belonged.
W. l.. Van Hagen, Adjutant, Philip r. Schuy-
Ter Post, GAR, Philadelphia, Pa, asks infor-
nation of Comrade Jacob III. Brown, Co. III, 3D.
| n. ]. Cav, who disappeared from his home some
time ago. He is about go years of age and a
blacksmith by occupation.
| III. G. Connolly, Major, 18th Ill. Cav, Rock
Island, Ill, replying to the inquiry of Comrade
| Van Arsdale, says that no detailed history OF
the 18th Ill. has ever been published.
| Dennis Springer, Co. III, 4th Mimi, Month
| cello, Iowa, would like to know what has be-
come Of the organization of that regiment
which was made at the National Encampment
at Minneapolis, Mimi, two years ago last July,
! and what became of the money that was raised
to pay for book or register of the same.
Linn Loughridge, Warren, Mimi, would like
to know if the man is living who went with
him to burn the bridge in Georgia on the 10th
OF December, 1864. The writer was n Corporal
in Co. b, ODD ILL.,, and at that time was at Kill
patrick's headquarters. He would be glad to
correspond with any old soldiers who may de-
sire TO settle in the Red River Valley.
Armour Robson, Shobe Bates Co., Mo-, asks
information of his father, James Robson, who
enlisted in Kansas and served In a cavalry
regiment, he thinks the 9th. He was promoted
to Sergeant and served during the greater part
of the war.
William II. Hodges Co. f, Sd Me-. and Co. A
10th Me-, Glendale, n. Y, wishes to ask any
old soldiers who live in West Virginia to write
him in regard to the best part of that State tC
live in, with reference to good land, good watel
and good air.
Mrs. Ann NJ Ritch, 1918 Ridge Ave-. Phila
delphia, Pa, is greatly distressed over the dis
appearance of her son, Chas. F. Ritch, lat'
Quartermaster-Sergeant, u. S. A., at CAM
Supply, Indian Territory. When last heard
from lie was in Dodge City, Kan, from whiel
place he telegraphed Aug. %, 1885, that h
would start the following morning for the East
All efforts to ascertain his whereabouts have
proved unavailing. He served three years il
the war of the rebellion and afterward enlisted
in the 18th U. S. Inf. His mother will b.
thankful for any tidings of him.
Western Skirniishers.
j. H. Maxwell, Dawson, Mimi, says tina
many Of the comrades in the West are havinj
hard Shedding with going 80 or 70 miles to mar
ket; having to travel 100 miles to mill ant
give half the grain for toll with grasshOppers
hailstorms, billiards. aud borrowing money q
from 20 to so per cent. Many of them hav,
been compelled to mortgage their homes, ant
they rarely succeed in lifting the mortgage:
He does not think life on the frontier is quit
what it is cracked up to be.
} David Hanselman Forest Hill, Pa, says tina
many Of the old soldiers wonld go West an
take up land if they had the means with whic
to do so. He thinks the Government coul
we'll afford to aid them in this matter.
John A. Gross, 43d Mass, Helix, Ore, say
there is some vacant land in the County j
which he lives, Umatilla and in other CountiC
adjacent The best land has been taken u
and of course can be secured only b. purchas,
Any comrade addressing him, inelOsing staml
) will receive an answer to any questions he ma
ask about the country.
H. III. Raymond, Co. E, 10th Pa. Dawson
Oak, speaks with much enthusiasm of the sol
climate and other advantages which that Sc,
tion of the country offers TO those wishing
settle in the West. He will be glad to corr,
spond with any comrades on the subject. ii
is not in the real-estate business and has no a
] TO grind, but feels n warm interest in the We
l Grams and will be much pleased to give thel
any information or assistance in his power.
I, w. p. White, Maple Hill, Kan says there
3 a good opening in his place for a wagon-mak'
to start business. Any comrade wishing il
, formation can get it by addressing him
, above.
The HOnOred Dead.
Henry l.. Bell. Co. X, 18th Mich, Walt
Mich, writes feelingly of the great loss suflere
, by the soldiers in the death of Gen. Logan, an
4 sends copy of the Generals farewell addre
, to the Army of the Tennessee issued at Loui
vile, KY, July 13 1865. The address has bee
heretofore printed in THE NATIONAL TRIEUN
: S. Turner, 9l6 Chester street, Little Roel
Ark, pays feeling tribute to the memory
. Jnhu